Plymouth High School for Girls
URN: 113532 • Plymouth PL4 6HT
Overview
- Name
- Plymouth High School for Girls
- URN
- 113532
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Underdown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Lawrence Road, Plymouth PL4 6HT
Summary
Plymouth High School for Girls is a community secondary school located in Plymouth, established in 1874. With a current enrolment of 792 students, the school has a capacity of 804 and maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, guided by its motto, "For life not school we learn." The school fosters a supportive environment where kindness, respect, and curiosity are central to its ethos, aiming to develop both academic success and personal growth.
The curriculum at Plymouth High is designed to encourage independent thinking and metacognition, supported by its accreditation as a Thinking School in partnership with the University of Exeter. This approach helps students reflect on their learning processes, preparing them for future challenges. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting engagement in sports, arts, and leadership opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and talents.
Plymouth High School for Girls values community involvement and the importance of shared experiences. With a history rooted in the advancement of women's education, the school continues to celebrate diversity and achievement, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Plymouth High is designed to encourage independent thinking and metacognition, supported by its accreditation as a Thinking School in partnership with the University of Exeter. This approach helps students reflect on their learning processes, preparing them for future challenges. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting engagement in sports, arts, and leadership opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and talents.
Plymouth High School for Girls values community involvement and the importance of shared experiences. With a history rooted in the advancement of women's education, the school continues to celebrate diversity and achievement, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Devonport High School for Boys (70.2)
- Devonport High School for Boys (69.9)
- Hele's School (67.7)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (64.1)
- Devonport High School for Girls (64.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 792 | 20 | 772 | 804 | 6.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 792 | 20 | 772 | 804 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 792 | 20 | 772 | 804 | 6.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 792 | 20 | 772 | 804 | 6.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 792 | 20 | 772 | 804 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 794 | 23 | 771 | 804 | 6.60 |
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